Learning English - Lesson Fifty Three (The Office)

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Taking a Spin in a Morgan 'Roadster'.

The Morgan motorcar started out as a single seated three wheeler. Designed and built by the company's founder, HFS Morgan, way back in 1909. The Morgan brand made its debut at the 1910 Olympia Motor Show. Later the car was modified, so as to carry two people, but retained its three wheeled chasis. The four wheeled Morgan made its first appearance in 1936.

The vehicle we are riding in today, is the 3 litre V6 Roadster, which is one of Morgan's newest models. Because of the light weight of the chasis, this car possesses incredible acceleration, although it can feel a little bumpy on the country roads.

2009 marks the centenery of the first Morgan being built, and during that one hundred years, the car has undergone many changes in design. The low seating give you an exhilarating sense of both motion and speed, thanks to its 203 brake horse power engine.

The production factory still retains the feeling of a small family run company, with all of the cars being hand-built at their Worcestershire premises in Malvern.

To say that the Morgan sports car is popular is an understatement, at the height of its popularity, there was a three year waiting list of future Morgan owners, All eager to get their hands on one of the vehicles for themselves.

You know the world of English is a fun and exciting place to be. I'm so glad you could join me for another lesson.

Yes Miss Thorndyke, what is it? Misterduncan, there is a gentleman here to see you about some important business, he does not have an appointment, do you have some time to see him? He said he can wait. No I'm afraid I can't see him now, I'm too busy... and could you please cancel my 10 and 11am appointments, thank you! Very well Misterduncan.

Hi everybody, this is Misterduncan in England. How are you today? Are you OK? I hope so! Are you happy? I hope so! In today's lesson we are going to take a look at the many different items you will find within this particular working environment, as we take a tour around Misterduncan's office.

Not now Miss Thorndyke.

Swivelling on my chair... talking to one of my business associates on the phone. Yes this is what it's like being the boss. Bye-bye. An office is generally seen as a place of work, involving writing, typing, conversation, and the storing of filing of information. Normally with a least one desk and a chair placed inside it. An office can be one small room, or a group of many spaces on a large number of floors or levels. The office environment can be based in a small building, a large tower block, or even in your house!

You can never find the end of this! The most common types of furniture found in an office include a desk, at which to sit. A high backed chair, which can normally turn or swivel and move about on wheels or casters. At least one... Filing Cabinet where papers and important documents are kept in alphabetical order, so they can be easily searched through and referred to when needed. Of course there will be at least one telephone and maybe a fax machine. A photocopier or xerox may also be present. Finally let as not forget everyones best friend, the computer. Oh yes! An office is not an office without one of these.

So that is all of the big equipment and large furniture, but what about the smaller items? Well, there are many useful devices and gadgets to be found in the average office. We normally call these items... Office Equipment or Stationery.